Created by
Unidentified
Designed by
Holder, Geoffrey, Trinidadian American, 1930 - 2014
Worn by
De Shields, André, American, born 1946
Date
1975
Medium
string (fiber product) with rhinestone and metal
Dimensions
H x W x D: 11 × 7 1/2 × 1/2 in. (27.9 × 19.1 × 1.3 cm)
Description
Necklace from The Wiz costume ensemble worn by André De Shields in the original 1975 Broadway production. Silver rope chain of large circular and oval clear rhinestones. The chain forms a circle and a medallion hands from the same rope at the center with a large square emerald rhinestone at the center. The emerald rhinestone is surrounded by eight petal shaped clear rhinestones. The necklace closes with a hook-and -eye catch.
Place used
New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Jewelry and Adornment
Clothing - Costume
Type
necklaces
Topic
Actors
Broadway Theatre
Clothing and dress
Costume
Costume design
Design
Entertainers
Musical Theatre
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of André De Shields
Object number
2018.1.3.7.1
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown - Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd54f4dfe54-ed45-4457-a742-3db53fdcceea

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